I've had two glass lined airpots before and the liners broke while cleaning. What am I doing wrong?? How do you clean the liner without it exploding??
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We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee! We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you... » Read More We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee! « Show Less
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We clean our glass lined Thermos by putting in about 1/4 cup of baking soda & then filling it with really hot water. We put the pump in place, close it up and let it set for a day or so. This will loosen any built up coffee film. Before we rinse it we pump a few pumps of the baking soda solution through everything. After pouring out the baking soda/water mixture we rinse it with really hot water and pump some through the pump system. You can tell by looking in the Thermos if the glass liner is clean. If it's stained really badly you may have to repeat the process. Doing this whenever you notice a film starting to build will keep the liner clean and improve the taste of your coffee!
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Slowly bring the water temperature up - never all of a sudden. Swish insides with a bottle brush.
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I have had one of these thermos for over 4 years and never a problem with breakage. I pour sudsy water in it, dump it out, and then rinse till it is well rinsed. I have two others for over a year and no problem. This model seems to hold up well.
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I found there are tons of YouTube videos that show you step by step how to take it apart and clean it. Mine wasn't working at all - the toggle had no resistance and wouldn't permit the airflow to pass through the brush. My husband watched the video and took it apart and put it back together again. Tedious but definitely something anyone can repair. Not sure if your problem is from dried makeup or perhaps a Non-Dinair product, but I'm sure it can be corrected. Good luck!
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Run very hot water over one edge of it and use something, preferably plastic, to scrape it until it comes loose. Continue this until the whole thing comes off. It will not come off in one piece. You'll wind up with several small parts that break off. It's also not a fast process. This liner is made to stay in place so it takes a while to get it out. All in all it is totally worth the time and money to use.
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I have read there is lead to some degree, in nearly all ceramics. For our safety and product longevity, we always use a 'crock pot liner' or 'cooking spray' for ease of cleaning. To avoid scratching the glass finish we never use metal cooking tools or harsh cleaning products.
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I'm not sure but if your current one just stopped working one day I would try cleaning it first before buying a new one. My replacement had instructions for keeping it clean and when I cleaned the "broken" one it worked right away. I just used some rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip and got the gunk out of the top and side. Hopefully you can save some money.
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Love to help you SweetieBee but like you-I only bought the tea pot-I didn't manufacture it. This is a feature of Amazon that annoys me no end. Instead of contacting other purchasers they should take this question to the source for what it's worth I've had this tea pot for about a year have left water inside frequently - and have no problems with it. The lining is probably some type of protectant
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Did you clean lenzes?, if you still have a problem, just order another set and ship this one back to Amazon, support is nor really helpfull on replacing
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I'm no expert but it sounds like (1) the rubber ring is not properly seated, (2) the lid isn't properly seated (it took me a while to get it right), or (3) the pot is defective. If you can, contact the manufacturer. They are the experts. Good luck.
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I am new to roasting pans and baking liners. I was searching online to find out more about the melting liner issue, to see if can be avoided, when I discovered this how-to video to properly use the liners, and what to do if they do melt. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnW4UiCsPQs
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Gosh that's a hard one to answer. Other than making sure the gas line isn't interupted & the stove itself is clean maybe there's a problem internally with the heater itself. I had a heater that did that once & ended up replacing it. Would cost too much to have it repaired. Sorry I couldn't help.
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I would say YES to remove 0ld liner. how ? I lifted the old liner around the edges with my fingers then was able to just pull and lift it off with my fingers. one came off in sections .the other in one piece in
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Mine has started doing the same thing, only it worked really well for a few months. I think it's because I wiped the inner circle on the bottom, which the instructions say not to do. I did it lightly, because I want it clean, but apparently, this ruins the unit! VERY frustrating because now I have to buy a new one!
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I'm currently having the same issue. I bought a hand held gas detector & discovered that my new stove has a slight leak from one of the rings! I am waiting on a part from the stove manufacturer to be available (by next week) and will see if it changes the situation! I will recalibrate as directed by the supplier of the hood and will follow up here when I feel either all is okay or status quo!
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many including myself have found the inner pot to quickly (in some months) get fine bubbles, blister widely and possibly peel into the food. a replacement is about the cost of a new cooker and nothing is interchangeable if not still made. I never used any metal or scratchy cleaner but I saw how my family ruined pots with them. the damage is different, scratches and fleck, not the spontaneous blistering for following all the instructions.
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I am sorry to read about the problems other buyers are having with the cracking of these pots. I've now been using mine since 2007 or so and it's as solid as ever - and I use it often - on the stove more often than in the oven. I wonder what type of stove others are using - mine is a glass top (electric) - perhaps the pots don't stand up to gas stoves like they should? Just a thought. At any rate, the seller should stand behind what they sell and that is disappointing.
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Be sure and wash the lid of the clean tank after each use. I also fill the sink with clean water and vacuum up with the wand until the dirty tank is full to flush out the hose. My experience with an upright is the rubber gaskets can get dried out by the cleaners and cause them to fail. I'd be extra careful if you are experimenting with other combinations.
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Sorry, I have the same issue and didn't know what to do, so I glued the one cup that had cracked at the top seam...which kept the liquid out of the inside gap...other than that, they keep things hot longer, so I keep it with the cracks and all.